New Make N Takes: July 30th - August 8th

Hello Paper Crafters! You really surprised and amazed us this week. We didn't offer our usual Make N Takes this week thinking the store would be slow after our large sale on Saturday. Were we ever wrong! We've enjoyed having our crop room full, meeting lots of new shoppers, and seeing a high number of you stop in for our weekly cards. 

We couldn't be more apologetic for not having something for you to create. Nicole put together three cards and will offer them until next Saturday - a little over a week for those that already stopped in this week. While creating the new cards, you can enjoy a sneak peek of the three cards available the following week too! 

We're constantly learning and changing our practices at Creations Galore to make it the best experience for you. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for supporting us and this small business. 

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers. It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try!

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours -- The Make N Take station is always open! We recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available until 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 8th. 

Card One: Enjoy Your Day

Learn how to use a mask with your Distress Inks to create custom designs.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Distress Ink (Faded Jeans), Copic Markers, Uni-Ball Gelly Roll Pen (White). 

Card Two: You Are Beautiful

Try Creative Medium with stencils + discover the difference when used on dark + light colored cardstock.

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Penny Black Inc. Stencil: Tim Holtz. Inks: Creative Medium (Chartreuse), VersaMark Watermark. Embossing Powder: Ranger (Black). 

Try Creative Medium on various colors of cardstock to create different results.

Card Three: Love-ly 

Use stamps, cardstock, cutting dies, and blink to create a simple yet gorgeous card. 

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black). Stamps: KaiserCraft. Dies: Paper Smooches. 

Event Recap: Your Craft Rummage Sale July 2015

This past Saturday, we held our semi-annual rummage sale. We can't thank all of our vendors and customers enough for the successful day. We welcomed 27 customer vendors selling their new and used scrapbooking and card making supplies, tools, and organizational pieces. With 50 shoppers lined up at the door at 10:00 AM, it was a great day for everyone! 

Creations Galore is honored to host these sales every year, bringing like minded individuals together. Whatever your reason for selling items, from style changes, evolving in your craft, or simply having leftover product, we're happy to connect you with crafty individuals looking for great deals. 

Not only were there great sales at the vendor tables, but customers enjoyed a discount inside our store. The pick your own discount gave 5-40% off all regular priced items, with additions to our clearance section. We can't forget Joe's Texas BBQ outside serving brisket, hot link, pulled pork, and (our favorite!) chicken sandwiches. Oh... Were we in heaven. Did you stop by their food truck?

You may recognize that cutie below from Saturday's sale. Nicole's adorable assistant (and daughter of our owner Kathy) was rocking the demo table, showing how to use the Fuse Tool and Chameleon Markers. Customers could try both items and even take home a small shaker pocket. 

We did unfortunately hear a few complaints about vendors packing up their tables early this year and want to apologize to anyone who came later in the day to find less to shop. We believe the heat was a huge factor - Our air conditioner didn't stop all day, but with the extra high temps outside and the large amount of people inside, it made for a muggy environment. We've taken note of this and plan to promote the sale ending at an earlier time during the July sales. We appreciate your feedback and are working hard to make every event at Creations Galore the best it can be. 

What a fun day. Thanks again to everyone who traveled from near and far to attend this event. Save the date for the next sale - Saturday, January 30th, 2016. As always, attendance to shop the event is FREE. 

We're currently accepting registrations for Customer Vendors. Please click here to read the policy changes and to sign up for January's event. 

New Make N Takes: July 13-18

Hello Paper Crafters! Have you seen the new Make N Takes we have for you to create this week?

Haven't heard about our Make N Takes? Each Monday, Creations Galore offers three new, gorgeous cards for you to create. Each card is only $2 and includes all the tools and materials needed to create it. Just bring along your own adhesive. This is perfect for beginner to advanced card makers. It's self paced with step-by-step instructions, someone is on hand to demonstrate if needed, and it always includes new products and techniques for everyone to try!

Stop into Creations Galore any time during store hours -- The Make N Take station is always open! We recommend coming in at least one hour before close. For more information, feel free to give us a call at (920)983-0033. 

This weeks cards will be available until 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 18th. 

Card One: The Sky Is Not Your Limit

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut, American Crafts, Copic (X-Press It Blending Card). Patterned Paper: Lawn Fawn. Stamps: The Cat's Pajamas. Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, Sakura Gelly Roll Pen (White), Stardust Glitter Pen (Clear), Viva Pearl Pen (Black), Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Apple Red).

Card Two: You're A Peach

SUPPLIES Cardstock: Paper Cut. Stamps: Avery Elle. Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), Copic Markers. Glitter: Elizabeth Craft Designs (Clear Ultra Fine). Embellishments: Viva Pearl Pen (Black). Adhesive: Elizabeth Craft Designs (Double Sided), Scrapbook Adhesives MyStik (Permanent).

Card Three: Our Thoughts Are With You

SUPPLIES Cardstock, Vellum: Paper Cut. Stamps: Judith (Floral), Northwoods (Sentiment). Inks: VersaFine (Onyx Black), VersaMark Watermark, Sakura Gelly Roll Pen (White), Stardust Glitter Pen (Clear). Tools: Tim Holtz Distressing Tool.

Time To Save - July

This Wednesday, July 15th, Creations Club Members can take advantage of an exclusive sale. Stop in between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM to take 35% off all stamps - clear, wood mounted, and rubber cling. It pays to join the club!

Curious about how you can join? Click here for details.

New Class: Custom Recipe Album

Hello Paper Crafters! We're so excited to bring you a brand new class. You'll use the Cinch Tool from We R Memory Keepers to create a one-of-a-kind recipe album. 

Class Benefits:

• Learn how to use the Cinch Tool for this project and more
• Learn how to size and print photos for your project needs
• Discover scrapbooking paper and stickers and how to use them
• Create a tabbed album for your recipes or to gift
• Learn Distress Ink techniques

Your Enrollment Fee Includes:

• 2 hours in our class room with an instructor
• Access to our die cutting tools, punches, and more
• 15% discount to our store to purchase additional supplies if desired
• 5 chipboard tab cards
• 32 recipe cards
• 6 label stickers
• 12x12 Sticker Sheet
• Double sided patterned papers
• Solid color textured cardstock
• Double sided adhesive
• Binding wire and access to the Cinch Tool

This class will be taking place Saturday, August 1st at 1:00 PM and is just $30. Remember, all the supplies and tools are included in your class fee. Click here to register online. Don't forget to add the code CLASS10 in the notes section to bring a friend to class for FREE! Offer ends July 31st. 

Does this class time not work? Set up a private class with Nicole by calling 920-983-0033 or emailing her at info{at}creationsgalore{dot}net.

You can see our full list of classes, crops, and other events by clicking here.

7 Ways To Save This Month At Creations Galore

You'll never believe the many ways to save at Creations Galore this month. It's just CRAZY EXCITING. Don't worry - We're not going out of business. We're simply making room for new products and offering new classes. So sit back, take a look, and rush into the store for summer savings.

1. July's Coupon - Sign up for a class, workshop, or crop taking place in July - October, and bring a friend for FREE. That's right, for FREE. Simply use the code CLASS10 in the notes section of online registrations. For in store and phone registrations, click here for the coupon.

Visit us here for the calendar of upcoming events. We're excited about the Recipe Album, Heart Frame, and Card Workshops, but make sure to check them all out!

2. Wednesday Specials - Every Wednesday in July is a new time to save at Creations Galore. Yesterday, we had 35% off all Pre-Packaged Cards, Envelopes, Inserts, and Layering Swatches. Stop in each week to see what's next.

3. Email Newsletter - Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? We send out two emails each month and usually include an exclusive coupon. This month we sent out a special code for 40% off one item, so search your email and save.

4. Club Savings Day - Creations Club Members save 15% off all regular priced items, an extra 5% off all coupons and sales, and enjoy an exclusive savings day. On Wednesday, July 15th, Club Members can take 35% off all stamps. It pays to join the club.

5. Peachy Keen Stamps - Sadly, PKS is no longer manufacturing their stamps. We're sad to see them go, but we're offering 40% off the remaining collection of stamp sets. We've researched several new companies and are looking forward to offering new sets for you soon.

6. Clearance - We have a large collection of recently marked down items. 25% off select stamps, 50% off SMASH Book items, inks, patterned papers, and stickers, and 80% off letterpress ink and plates, stickers, and patterned papers.

7. Pick Your Own Discount - Save the date for Saturday, July 25th. Your Craft Rummage Sale is the event to be at. We have 28 Customer Vendors selling their new and used scrapbooking and card making items. There will be amazing deals at each table, and admission is FREE. Additionally, Creations Galore will be offering discounts of 5-40% off your entire purchase, giveaways, and FREE demos with Make N Takes. Click here for reminders and updates on the event.

Make N Take Update

Due to the shortened store hours over the holiday, we're extending the creation of last week's Make N Takes. Stop into Creations Galore during normal business hours until Saturday, July 11th. See the cards by clicking here.

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